JumpsCheltenham
Gloucestershire
Home of UK jump racing and the Gold Cup.
★ The Cheltenham Festival (March)
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UK Jump Racing Courses
Britain is home to more jump racecourses than anywhere else on earth. Here's our friendly run-through of the major tracks, organised by region — with the signature races to look out for.
South
8 coursesJumps
DualAscot
Berkshire
A regal stage for top winter jumpers.
★ Ascot Chase, Long Walk Hurdle
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DualSandown Park
Surrey
Sharp, testing finish up the famous hill.
★ Tingle Creek Chase, bet365 Gold Cup
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DualKempton Park
Surrey
Right-handed and flat — speed favours specialists.
★ King George VI Chase (Boxing Day)
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DualNewbury
Berkshire
Galloping track suited to bold, brave chasers.
★ Coral Gold Cup, Ladbrokes Trophy
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JumpsWincanton
Somerset
West Country test bench for Festival hopes.
★ Kingwell Hurdle
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JumpsExeter
Devon
Undulating downland track, a true examination.
★ Haldon Gold Cup
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JumpsFakenham
Norfolk
Charming country course with a tight turn.
★ Prince of Wales's Cup (April)
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North
4 courses
JumpsAintree
Merseyside
Most famous steeplechase in the world.
★ The Randox Grand National (April)
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DualHaydock Park
Merseyside
Stamina-testing fences in the autumn mud.
★ Betfair Chase (November)
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Buy tickets →DualDoncaster
South Yorkshire
Big, fair fences on a wide galloping circuit.
★ Sky Bet Chase (January)
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JumpsWetherby
West Yorkshire
Curtain-raiser to the main winter season.
★ Charlie Hall Chase (November)
Read the Wetherby guide →
Scotland
3 coursesDualAyr
South Ayrshire
Scotland's premier jumps fixture.
★ Coral Scottish Grand National (April)
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JumpsKelso
Scottish Borders
Friendly Borders track loved by trainers.
★ Morebattle Hurdle
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JumpsPerth
Perthshire
Britain's most northerly racecourse.
★ Perth Festival (April)
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